Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy recently traveled to Finland as a guest of Lauri Markkanen. During the visit, an NBA delegation attended a basketball game in Espoo. They watched from the front row as the Finnish national team, known as Susijengi, faced Iceland. The match was a practice game designed to prepare the team. Ultimately, Finland secured a victory over their Icelandic opponents. The presence of NBA figures highlighted the international connection between Markkanen and his professional team. This visit served as a significant moment of support for the Finnish national squad.